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2 clusters · 3 sources · 14 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 21 days ago

Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti VRAM hardware modifications

Overview

The availability of modified Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards has emerged as a niche solution for artificial intelligence workloads. Initially, a Hong Kong-based seller on eBay began offering units with 22 GB of GDDR6 memory, doubling the original 11 GB capacity through hardware-level modifications.

This trend has expanded to specialized repair services, such as a shop in Saitama, Japan, which offers VRAM upgrades specifically for the RTX 2080 Ti. The technical process involves desoldering original 1 GB GDDR6 chips and replacing them with 2 GB Samsung modules, requiring precise temperature control and resistor adjustments to ensure the hardware recognizes the new capacity. These services provide a more affordable alternative for users prioritizing high memory capacity over raw processing power.

Entities

Nvidia · eBay · Samsung · Gigabyte · Saitama

Timeline

21 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Japanese shop offers VRAM upgrades for AI workloads
A Japanese shop in Saitama is offering a service to upgrade RTX 2080 Ti GPUs from 11 GB to 22 GB of VRAM to support AI workloads, costing approximately 282 USD per upgrade.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti returns with 22 GB memory via hardware modification
A Hong Kong seller on eBay is offering modified Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti GPUs with 22 GB of GDDR6 memory, targeting AI enthusiasts seeking high memory capacity.

Sources

cafebiz.vn · genk.vn · soha.vn